Supplier Sustainability Specialist

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As a Supplier Sustainability Specialist, you will join a dedicated Supplier Sustainability team ready to take over challenges and to contribute to our Responsible Sourcing Strategy and Global Sustainability strategy. To join us you need to have the ability to quickly acquire and apply knowledge and skills, integrity, an entrepreneurial mindset and the desire to add value with Sustainability.

Reporting to the Manager, Supplier Sustainability within the Global Responsible Sourcing department, you will support the implementation of the E2E Supplier Sustainability strategy to ensure transparency and alignment on the Lonza global sustainability goals, in collaboration with the Procurement team, internal and external stakeholders.

Your Role:

• Responsible and accountable for supplier engagement activities, including:
  • Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers to support Lonza's sustainability priorities and goals
  • Onboarding of suppliers to sustainability assessments and audits (EcoVadis, TfS, Integrity Next)
  • Coaching and capability building of suppliers
  • Implementing vendor due diligence and risk management processes to identify, address and resolve potential ESG risks with Lonza’s suppliers
• Owner of all data management and reporting activities within Supplier Sustainability, such as data analysis, tracking of targets, Power BI reporting development and maintenance, data maintenance for IT integration projects and supplier assessment platforms (workflow, reporting, communication, etc.) as well as associated SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) development, alignment with other policies and maintenance
• Responsible for providing all data required to auditors (external assurance, internal auditing) for the Supplier Sustainability initiative
• Responsible for supporting ESG screening of prospect suppliers as well as ESG evaluations during supplier onboarding
• Owner of Conflict Minerals Supply Chain Due Diligence program
• Manage and support existing and upcoming sustainability projects (e.g., supplier life cycle management, traceability, biodiversity)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive sustainability strategies and recommend process improvements where relevant
• Monitor and conduct extensive research on emerging trends, global sustainability dynamics and the regulatory environment, as well as potential solution providers for new topics (e.g., traceability)
• Develop and execute communication and training for procurement professionals and suppliers (e.g., internal webinars, supplier days, TfS Academy, other initiatives etc.)
• Oversee completion of ESG reports for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., EcoVadis, S&P)
• Participate and collaborate in industry initiatives such as TfS, UN global compact etc.

Requirements

• University degree in engineering, /supply chain management /sustainability/ CSR or a business degree/ Master’s strongly preferred
• Passion to drive Sustainability topics, both operationally and strategically
• 2+ years of experience in Sustainability/CSR programs within procurement or global sustainability function
• Experience in pharma industry is a plus
• Proven working experience with SAP, EcoVadis, Integrity Next, Dun and Bradstreet, Power BI
• Excellent command of MS-Office applications, especially Excel and Power Point
• Excellent written and oral skills in English, German is a plus
• Hands-on contributor who likes to take up a challenge and deliver tangible results
• Enthusiastic self-starter, with influencing skills to communicate, drive change and persuade internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Understanding of different Procurement disciplines and how they integrate with each other
• Exposure to sustainability/CSR topics such as human rights, labor standards, environment, conflict minerals, etc.
• Experience in working in a dynamic environment with ability to prioritize and focus, as well as to coordinate activities globally
• Experience in working with data and forming insights and actions
• Conflict Management